Jackson Opinion and Column Archives: Local Officialstag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/citpat_opinion/22582008-10-12T12:06:00ZOpinion and columns from the Jackson Citizen Patriot.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWalberg's no vote on Head Start took gutstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15935932008-10-12T12:06:00Z2008-10-12T12:09:41ZCONCORD  A recent television ad stated that Rep. Tim Walberg was the only representative to vote no on the Head Start program while 42 other representatives voted yes. I checked and discovered why. 1. This program is for children...Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
CONCORD  A recent television ad stated that Rep. Tim Walberg was the only representative to vote no on the Head Start program while 42 other representatives voted yes. I checked and discovered why. 1. This program is for children...
Vote Heins, DuBois onto board againtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15936032008-10-12T12:07:00Z2008-10-12T12:09:00ZBLACKMAN TOWNSHIP  In this frantic election year with many choices and many candidates, Summit Township is fortunate to have two outstanding candidates for the position of trustee. Bob DuBois has been an exceptional township clerk for the past 10...Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP  In this frantic election year with many choices and many candidates, Summit Township is fortunate to have two outstanding candidates for the position of trustee. Bob DuBois has been an exceptional township clerk for the past 10...
Ballast the very best candidate for Leonitag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15935792008-10-12T12:05:00Z2008-10-12T12:08:17ZJACKSON  With the presidential election and all its media focus, I'm sure most people are fed up with politics and elections. Nevertheless, there are several local elections, one of which is Leoni Township supervisor. I have been privileged to...Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
JACKSON  With the presidential election and all its media focus, I'm sure most people are fed up with politics and elections. Nevertheless, there are several local elections, one of which is Leoni Township supervisor. I have been privileged to...
Ballast has proven record of success at townshiptag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15898582008-10-11T12:13:00Z2008-10-11T12:28:12ZLEONI TOWNSHIP  Kip Ballast is running for office because he cares about us, the taxpayers. He knows how economic conditions are hurting each of us and will continue to cut Leoni Township's operating costs. He also knows none of...Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
LEONI TOWNSHIP  Kip Ballast is running for office because he cares about us, the taxpayers. He knows how economic conditions are hurting each of us and will continue to cut Leoni Township's operating costs. He also knows none of...
Burris will break old guard's hold on townshiptag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15898462008-10-11T12:12:00Z2008-10-11T12:22:30ZLEONI TOWNSHIP  If you want a trustee who will represent the people of Leoni Township rather than the "good ol' boys club" we currently have, vote for Vicky Burris....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
LEONI TOWNSHIP  If you want a trustee who will represent the people of Leoni Township rather than the "good ol' boys club" we currently have, vote for Vicky Burris....
Required: a supervisor who listens and carestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15898622008-10-11T12:14:00Z2008-10-11T12:21:27ZLEONI TOWNSHIP  The Leoni Township supervisor should:...Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
LEONI TOWNSHIP  The Leoni Township supervisor should:...
Way shows dedication to county commissiontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15899022008-10-11T12:16:00Z2008-10-11T12:20:01ZSUMMIT TOWNSHIP  Mike Way is the clear choice for re-election to the county commission. No one is better qualified, more dedicated, more professional or more objective....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP  Mike Way is the clear choice for re-election to the county commission. No one is better qualified, more dedicated, more professional or more objective....
Stoner supported as write-in in Rivestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15859732008-10-10T13:31:18Z2008-10-10T13:32:04ZRIVES JUNCTION  Please write in Stacey Stoner for Rives Township clerk....Debbie S. Myers | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dsmyers/index.html
RIVES JUNCTION  Please write in Stacey Stoner for Rives Township clerk....
Brittain should lead wave of fresh facestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15859332008-10-10T13:23:07Z2008-10-10T13:24:06ZMICHIGAN CENTER  Residents soon will have an opportunity to elect a new Leoni Township supervisor and others. Based on the last year and the tension between many residents and the township, I believe voters should consider changes....Debbie S. Myers | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dsmyers/index.html
MICHIGAN CENTER  Residents soon will have an opportunity to elect a new Leoni Township supervisor and others. Based on the last year and the tension between many residents and the township, I believe voters should consider changes....
Commissioner is right for townshiptag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15859282008-10-10T13:21:58Z2008-10-10T13:23:00ZLEONI TOWNSHIP  I have known Todd Brittain for six years as county commissioner representing Leoni Township....Debbie S. Myers | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dsmyers/index.html
LEONI TOWNSHIP  I have known Todd Brittain for six years as county commissioner representing Leoni Township....
Brittain stands for best in a leadertag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15859252008-10-10T13:20:49Z2008-10-10T13:21:51ZMICHIGAN CENTER  I endorse Todd Brittain for Leoni Township supervisor. I have seen Todd in a leadership role, where he can bring out the best of the people who work with him....Debbie S. Myers | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/dsmyers/index.html
MICHIGAN CENTER  I endorse Todd Brittain for Leoni Township supervisor. I have seen Todd in a leadership role, where he can bring out the best of the people who work with him....
Brittain invests time in knowing communitytag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15777392008-10-09T12:19:16Z2008-10-09T12:20:29ZMICHIGAN CENTER  In working with Todd Brittain on concerns I've had with government, I have had the privilege of getting to know him better than most people....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
MICHIGAN CENTER  In working with Todd Brittain on concerns I've had with government, I have had the privilege of getting to know him better than most people....
Burris would represent Leoni residents' voicestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15777332008-10-09T12:18:15Z2008-10-09T12:19:01ZSUMMIT TOWNSHIP  Leoni Township voters have a chance to vote for a positive change on the township board. Vicky Burris is running for township trustee....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP  Leoni Township voters have a chance to vote for a positive change on the township board. Vicky Burris is running for township trustee....
Ballast has addressed Leoni's pressing issuestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15777302008-10-09T12:17:19Z2008-10-09T12:18:00ZMICHIGAN CENTER  My choice for Leoni Township supervisor is Kip Ballast. He was appointed supervisor of a township that was in disarray, with an out-of-control budget, a firefighters' contract up for renewal and an emerging public-safety department....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
MICHIGAN CENTER  My choice for Leoni Township supervisor is Kip Ballast. He was appointed supervisor of a township that was in disarray, with an out-of-control budget, a firefighters' contract up for renewal and an emerging public-safety department....
Burris would bring openness to Leoni boardtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15777272008-10-09T12:16:20Z2008-10-09T12:17:06ZSUMMIT TOWNSHIP  It is a blessing we can freely elect our leaders to serve us. However, it is imperative these selections are made thoughtfully so past mistakes will not be continued....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP  It is a blessing we can freely elect our leaders to serve us. However, it is imperative these selections are made thoughtfully so past mistakes will not be continued....
Ballast has practiced financial responsibilitytag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15777152008-10-09T12:15:02Z2008-10-09T12:15:51ZLEONI TOWNSHIP  As Leoni taxpayers, we want the biggest "bang for our buck." We know Kip Ballast is the candidate to make that happen....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
LEONI TOWNSHIP  As Leoni taxpayers, we want the biggest "bang for our buck." We know Kip Ballast is the candidate to make that happen....
Snell has real experience that Legislature needstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15776762008-10-09T11:57:48Z2008-10-09T12:06:05ZJACKSON  This is written to support the candidacy for 65th District state representative of Ray Snell, supervisor of Blackman Township. Ray can best be described as a common-sense conservative strong on family values and experienced in the complexities of...Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
JACKSON  This is written to support the candidacy for 65th District state representative of Ray Snell, supervisor of Blackman Township. Ray can best be described as a common-sense conservative strong on family values and experienced in the complexities of...
Burris brings experience, knowledge to Leoni racetag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15566992008-10-05T12:05:00Z2008-10-05T12:08:09ZLEONI TOWNSHIP  If Vicky Burris is elected as Leoni Township trustee, she will work hard to improve township management and ensure tax dollars are spent efficiently and responsibly. She will serve Leoni Township with honesty and fairness....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
LEONI TOWNSHIP  If Vicky Burris is elected as Leoni Township trustee, she will work hard to improve township management and ensure tax dollars are spent efficiently and responsibly. She will serve Leoni Township with honesty and fairness....
Snell puts in more time than his opponenttag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15491892008-10-03T12:03:10Z2008-10-03T12:04:05ZSUMMIT TOWNSHIP  At the risk of upsetting the Right to Life group in Jackson I feel compelled to comment regarding the RTL-PAC endorsement of Mike Simpson over Ray Snell for the 65th House seat....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP  At the risk of upsetting the Right to Life group in Jackson I feel compelled to comment regarding the RTL-PAC endorsement of Mike Simpson over Ray Snell for the 65th House seat....
Leoni's commissioner fights for working classtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/citpat_opinion//2258.15491792008-10-03T11:59:31Z2008-10-03T12:00:19ZCEMENT CITY  Throughout his five terms as county commissioner, Todd Brittain worked diligently to serve the best interests of the constituents of his district....Wendy A. Wood | Jackson Citizen Patriothttp://connect.mlive.com/user/wawood/index.html
CEMENT CITY  Throughout his five terms as county commissioner, Todd Brittain worked diligently to serve the best interests of the constituents of his district....